Veterinarian- Carlsbad CA

La Costa Animal Hospital•Carlsbad, CA

9d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

La Costa Animal Hospital in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join its close-knit team. This small, established hospital serves a loyal clientele and supports thoughtful, relationship-centered veterinary care. Doctors see approximately 4–5 patients per day, with 30–60-minute appointments. The hospital has three exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, digital and digital dental X-ray, IDEXX in-house and reference laboratory services, a companion therapeutic laser, electrocautery, EzyVet, day-patient kennels, and isolation space. The practice has referral partnerships for advanced and specialty care. The veterinarian will work with two RVTs, Fear Free-certified DVMs, and long-term team members. The approximate doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio is 1:3. There are no after-hours or on-call requirements. New graduates are welcome and receive one-on-one surgical training during their first few months, dedicated case consultation time, and support in developing clinical and surgical confidence. Experienced veterinarians can build lasting client relationships in a supportive setting. This is a part-time position, with availability sought on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Saturday hours are initially planned for 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, with the potential to expand based on patient demand and staffing. The listed annual salary is $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience.